by admin | Nov 17, 2022 | Tendinitis
Tendinitis of the Elbows Friends, Mr. V and Mr. H, who preferred golf, scheduled regular tee times. These weekly activities kept them feeling young and fit, until about the time they turned 45 and both developed elbow pain. Why did they? Unfortunately, as we age, we...
by admin | Nov 9, 2022 | Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Hip Osteoarthritis and Groin Pain. Often referred to as “wear-and tear” arthritis. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint located where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvic bone. The upper segment (head) of the femur is the round ball that fits inside the pelvic...
by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | Allergy, Rhinitis
Inhalant Allergens and Allergic Rhinitis While there are several types of rhinitis, approximately 50 to 70 percent of Americans suffer from allergy-induced rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis usually affects patients with a genetic predisposition to become sensitized...
by admin | Oct 27, 2022 | Allergy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tendinitis
Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis-Shoulder Pain Linda, a 55-year-old cleaning woman, gradually developed right shoulder and right upper arm pain, especially when washing the windows. She had difficulty lifting her right arm and even combing her hair. The...
by admin | Oct 18, 2022 | Staff Spotlight
Tori Moore | Clinical staff Q Name A Tori Moore Q Job Title A Clinical staff Q How long have you worked here? A I have worked here for 18 months I believe Q What do you do, and why would I come to you for assistance? A I am responsible for helping patients...
by admin | Oct 17, 2022 | Allergy
Pollination and Allergy Pollens, tiny particles that travel in the air or carried by insects, are male cells of flowering plants and essential to plant fertilization. However, if it is windy while pollination is in progress, there exists a higher tendency of...
by admin | Oct 3, 2022 | Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Myofascial Pain
Tendinitis, Bursitis, andMyofascial Pain Syndrome Almost all of us over the age of 50 have experienced some musculoskeletal pain. The term “arthritis” has been a common label put on the elderly. The fact is not all the pain is from arthritis. Tendonitis, bursitis and...
by admin | Sep 14, 2022 | Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
What smooth, elastic material covers the ends of our 206 bones? It’s the cartilage. What is cartilage? Cartilage, which is a living tissue that grows, breaks down, and repairs itself, can under normal circumstances maintain an equal rate of decay and repair with the...
by admin | Sep 8, 2022 | Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a degenerative disease, and in general is the result of wear and tear on a joint due to aging, obesity, overuse, or injury. Cartilage, which is smooth and moist, becomes thin and rough, wearing itself down to the point of causing...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Urticaria and Anaphylaxis
Up to 5 percent of people in the United States are affected by stinging (and biting) insect allergies. In Florida, the majority of the problem insects are bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and the unforgettable fire ant-all of which can pack a big punch. ...
